Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Share this

Hospital Services

What is the National Provider Identifier (NPI)?

The NPI is a national standard under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Administrative Simplifications provisions. It is a 10-digit number provided by the federal government, which became effective May 23, 2007. The NPI is a once a life-time assignment and provides information about the individual/organization such as address and specialty. 30